In the 10-20 level range, a few more zones become accessible. Overall
Sertões is considered the optimal zone for all Horde races to level in due to its large level range, high quantity of quests, and relative safety (as it is still considered Horde territory).
Cordilheira das Torres de Pedra is also accessible once players reach level 16-20.
Floresta de Pinhaprata is a viable (albeit weaker) alternative to
Sertões in this level range, although for Undead players it is the closest zone after
Clareiras de Tirisfal. Given that the zeppelin to
Durotar is nearby,
Sertões can be accessed just as easily.
The Barrens (Horde territory)
Sertões is a level 10-33 zone in central Kalimdor. Most of the quests will originate from
Far Watch Post,
Ratchet,
The Crossroads, and
Camp Taurajo.
Far Watch PostRatchetThe CrossroadsCamp Taurajo
- Transit: Flight paths are located in The Crossroads, Ratchet, and Camp Taurajo.
- Terrain: The terrain of The Barrens can be described as a savanna plain with some small mountains throughout the zone. Overall, navigating and traversing The Barrens is relatively easy.
- Mob Density: Mobs tend to be spread out, although in some areas the mob density dramatically increases (Thorn Hill, The Forgotten Pools, etc). Avoid traveling past Camp Taurajo until closer to level 20.
- Notable Quest Rewards
Hezrul Marca de Sangue rewards Anel do Caçador de Recompensas. Generally this is the first ring that players can obtain. - Boticária Zaqueia rewards Mexedor de Caldeirão, in addition to a choice of either Elixir de Fortitude Menor, Elixir de Agilidade Menor, Poção Menor de Rejuvenescimento, Poção de Rapidez.
- A rebimboca rewards Martelo do Engenheiro or Escudo de Soldagem. Generally this is the first Uncommon shield that players can obtain.
- O grito do Falcotrom rewards Luvas da Lua in addition to a choice of either Broquel de Cobalto or Cajado da Mantícora.
- Serena Plumassangue rewards Espada Curta Elegante, Esfolador de Harpia, Machado de Zhovur.
Dungeons- Caverna Ululante (intended for level 18+ players) is located southwest of The Crossroads. The quests for Wailing Caverns are outlined here.
- Urzal dos Tuscos (intended for level 28+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Kraul are outlined here.
- Urzal dos Mortos (intended for level 36+ players) is located in the southern Barrens near the Great Lift. The quests for Razorfen Downs are outlined here.
PvP: Alliance players are flagged by default in Contested zones, although Horde players are not. It is not common for Alliance players to run
Caverna Ululante, although many PvP encounters tend to occur at the entrances to
Cordilheira das Torres de Pedra,
Vale Gris, and
Mil Agulhas.